First Amendment Challenges to Regulation of Social Media

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R49308

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Aug 24, 2026

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Aug 26, 2026, 4:23 pm UTC

Authors: Peter J. Benson, Valerie C. Brannon

Source topics: Civil Rights & Liberties, First Amendment, Free Speech Clause, Technology & Innovation, The Supreme Court of the United States

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